Third Person's POV
A wry smile tugged at his lips as her accusation echoed in the air.
Raising his hands in surrender, he sighed with exasperation.
"Why do all women react like this? First Adeline, now you, Miss Aurae.
I was only trying to offer some comfort and nothing more."
Aurae's long ears twitched at his words, and although a flicker of embarrassment crossed her features, she still responded with a defensive firmness.
"I understand your point. But you should keep a respectable distance from other women.
You can't just touch someone so casually."
Her tone was stubborn, and her posture was rigid.
Ethan studied her expression for a moment, then gave a long sigh of resignation.
There was no point in pressing further.
"If that's what you think of me… then farewell. If fate permits, our paths will cross again someday, and if not, then so be it."
With those words, he turned his back to her and began to walk away, not out of frustration but with a quiet acceptance.
